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power plant
A large technical facility in which electricity is generated from various energy sources such as coal, gas, water, wind, or nuclear power.
Das neue Gaskraftwerk versorgt die gesamte Region mit Strom.
The new gas-fired power plant supplies the entire region with electricity.
powerhouse
A person or thing that has an extraordinary amount of energy, strength, or performance capability. This usage is metaphorical.
Mit seiner unermüdlichen Arbeitsweise ist der neue Geschäftsführer ein wahres Kraftwerk für die Firma.
With his tireless way of working, the new managing director is a real powerhouse for the company.
The word is made up of 'Kraft' (power/strength) and 'Werk' (factory, facility). So it literally describes a facility that produces power or energy.
In der Nähe der Stadt wird ein neues Kraftwerk gebaut.
A new power plant is being built near the city.
To specify the energy source, 'Kraftwerk' (power plant) is often combined with other nouns. Common examples are 'Atomkraftwerk' (nuclear power plant), 'Kohlekraftwerk' (coal-fired power plant), 'Wasserkraftwerk' (hydroelectric power plant), and 'Windkraftwerk' (wind power plant).
Ein Wasserkraftwerk nutzt die Energie von fließendem Wasser.
A hydroelectric power plant uses the energy of flowing water.
In the figurative meaning, 'Kraftwerk' (powerhouse) describes a person with an extremely high amount of energy and drive. The phrase 'ein wahres Kraftwerk' (a real powerhouse) is often used.
Unsere Teamleiterin ist ein wahres Kraftwerk, sie scheint nie müde zu werden.
Our team leader is a real powerhouse; she never seems to get tired.
